Today we have the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 to review. This is Google’s attempt at conquering the laptop/netbook market. It features Google’s own Chrome operating system, which, along with a 1.66Ghz processor and 2GB of RAM, Google are boasting very quick boot times, fast browsing speeds and overall smoothness. Let’s take a closer look.
One thing I must point out before I proceed is that this is not your everyday laptop, Chromebooks are made with one purpose, the ultimate web experience. This is where the Chrome OS comes into its own, it’s purely online, if you have no internet connection then you will be unable to use the device. Now this would have been a problem in the past, but lets face it, there are very few places that don’t have a WiFi connection, and with the added option to insert a 3G SIM card, there really is no issue with not being able to use it.
Specifications
Processor
Intel ATOM Processor N570 1.66Ghz
Memory
2GB DDR3
Display
12.1” Screen size
LED Display
1280×800 Resolution
Non Gloss
Graphics
NM10 Graphics Chipset
Integrated
Multimedia
Stereo Speaker
1Mb HD Webcam
Internal Mic
Storage
16GB SSD
Connectivity
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
I/O Ports
Headphone/MIC combo
VGA via dongle adapter
2 x USB ports
4-in-1 Memory card reader (SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC)
Input
Touch Pad
Buttonless Type
Gesture Support
Battery
Up to 8.5 hours
